10 Forgotten WWE Experiments That Didn't Last
This article explores ten failed or forgotten creative experiments in WWE history, ranging from match concepts like 'Brawl For All' to character gimmicks. It highlights how the company has historically struggled to innovate its formulaic product.
Why it matters
The piece provides cultural context for the evolution of professional wrestling and the creative challenges faced by major entertainment franchises.
Experimentation is key, but WWE didn't stick to these forgotten ideas.
WWE 's product can be fairly formulaic, so it's no wonder the company has sought/continues to seek ways to shake things up. Obviously, not everything they've tried over the years has worked though. For example, concepts like the dreaded 'Brawl For All' , the SmackDown 'Junior's Division', Raw Underground and the Greatest Royal Rumble didn't manage to stick.
All of those were flops, but they're well known ones. How about some lesser-remembered schemes that just didn't catch fire or get over with fans? It's those that go under the microscopic lens here, because they're fascinating to unpick and pore over. A lot of them speak volumes about the erm... curious psyche of latter day Vince McMahon too .
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